Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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